lull
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
lulls;
lulled;
lulling
lulls;
lulled;
lulling
Britannica Dictionary definition of LULL
[+ object]
1
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to cause (someone) to fall asleep or become sleepy
— often used as (be) lulled
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The music lulled him to sleep.
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He was lulled to sleep by her soothing voice.
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lulled by the gentle rocking of the boat
2
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to cause (someone) to feel safe and relaxed instead of careful and alert
— + into
— often used as (be) lulled
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He lulls you into believing his promises. [=he tricks you into believing his promises by making you feel that he can be trusted]
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She was lulled into a false sense of security.
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lull
/ˈlʌl/
noun
plural
lulls
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lull
/ˈlʌl/
noun
plural
lulls
Britannica Dictionary definition of LULL
[count]
:
a brief time when an action or activity stops
— usually + in
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There were several lulls in the conversation.
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a lull in the fighting/action
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a lull in the storm
